Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Jack County
Temperatures in Jack County range from a January mean low of 32°F to a July mean high near 96°F. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches.
Jack County ran 889 farms, 573,752 acres of farmland, and 530 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, wheat, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Texas / Cross Timbers |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Horses, Goats, Deer, Sheep |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Jack County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1616 E Wise St, Bowie, TX 76230
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
210 W Ikard St, Henrietta, TX 76365
This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Jack County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 77% of farmland in Jack County, about 440,020 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in May. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Jack County
Farms in Jack County average 645 acres, and about 16% are small operations. Roughly 26% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 565 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Jack County
With cattle and equine in the mix in Jack County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and brush management (rangeland). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Jack County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Jack County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Rangeland improvement, brush management, and livestock infrastructure.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management, cross-fencing, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and prescribed burning.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. It takes 2 minutes and generates a personalized action packet you can print and bring to your USDA office.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Archer County, Texas, Clay County, Texas, Montague County, Texas, Palo Pinto County, Texas, Parker County, Texas, and Wise County, Texas. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Jack County
- Run the eligibility screener to see which programs fit your operation: Free Screener
- Find your local USDA Service Center and call to schedule a meeting: Service Center Locator
- Read the full Texas guide for statewide program details, deadlines, and office contacts: Texas Farm Programs Guide
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